The Mike Markaverich Trio – a mixed ensemble of local musicians, including Markaverich,
piano and vocals; Ernie Williford, bass and vocals; and Johnny Moore, drums – will
present a concert of straight-ahead jazz, including selections by George and Ira Gerswhin,
Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Charlie Parker and more.

Markaverich has beencompletely blind since birth. He studied at Dartmouth College
where he became interested in jazz and decided to pursue a career in music. After
earning a graduate degree at the University of New Hampshire, he began his professional
career on Cape Cod where he worked as a solo performer and in various combo settings
at major area nightspots for more than ten years. In November 1988, he moved to Sarasota
and has worked extensively with Sarasota resident Williford and Siesta Key resident
Moore since 1989. A highlight for the trio was its appearance in the 2011 Clearwater
Jazz Holiday annual festival.

Prior to the festival, Markaverich released his latest CD, "Gator Jazz," featuring
Williford and Moore. "Gator Jazz" and other CDs by Markaverich will be for sale at
the concert.

General admission is $10. Admission for students and SCF employees is $5. For more
information, call the Neel Performing Arts Center box office at 941-752-5252. A complete
list of SCF music events is available online at scf.edu/MusicEvents. Maps and directions are online at scf.edu/maps.